persistent cross-site scripting

noun

A cross-site scripting attack where the malicious script is a permanent part of a web page.

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Meanings

nounpersistent cross-site scripting (uncountable)

alternative persistent XSS

  1. uncountablecomputer securityA cross-site scripting attack where the malicious script is a permanent part of a web page.
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